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Numerical Models in Civil and Structural Engineering (250439) – Course 2024/25 PDF

Syllabus

Learning Objectives

Specialty subject in which knowledge in specific skills is intensified. Knowledge at a specialization level that must allow the development and application of advanced level techniques and methodologies. Master's level specialization content related to search or innovation in the field of engineering. This subject aims to give a vision of the possibilities offered by numerical simulation in civil and structural engineering. The student will have the possibility of touching different aspects related to structural calculation and in particular touching nonlinear analysis (plasticity and damage) and transient analysis (thermal and thermo-mechanical). All the necessary knowledge will be reviewed and the appropriate calculation instruments (software, interfaces, etc.) will be provided. To carry out the different tasks, the student will have maximum freedom to solve the proposed problems looking for the best solution in each case.

Competencies

Especific

Knowledge of and competence in the application of advanced structural design and calculations for structural analysis, based on knowledge and understanding of forces and their application to civil engineering structures. The ability to assess structural integrity.

Transversal

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION: Being aware of and understanding the mechanisms on which scientific research is based, as well as the mechanisms and instruments for transferring results among socio-economic agents involved in research, development and innovation processes.

SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT: Being aware of and understanding the complexity of the economic and social phenomena typical of a welfare society, and being able to relate social welfare to globalisation and sustainability and to use technique, technology, economics and sustainability in a balanced and compatible manner.

TEAMWORK: Being able to work in an interdisciplinary team, whether as a member or as a leader, with the aim of contributing to projects pragmatically and responsibly and making commitments in view of the resources that are available.

Total hours of student work

Hours Percentage
Supervised Learning Large group 25.5h 56.67 %
Medium group 9.8h 21.67 %
Laboratory classes 9.8h 21.67 %
Self Study 80h

Teaching Methodology

The subject consists of 3 hours a week of face-to-face classes in a classroom: 2 hours are of theoretical classes and 1 hour to practice the concepts learned in class in order to consolidate the general and specific learning objectives. Support material is used in the format of a detailed teaching plan through the ATENEA virtual campus: content, programming of evaluation and directed learning activities and bibliography.

Grading Rules

The evaluation calendar and grading rules will be approved before the start of the course.

The evaluation consists of a final exam (25% of the final grade) and 5 assignments (15% of the final grade each) that correspond to the main topics covered in the course. These works are developed in class and finished at home with the delivery of a final report. It is possible to perform the work individually or with another student of the course. The final mark is calculated as the sum of the grade of the exam and the evaluation of the notes relative to all the works. It is mandatory to carry out all the proposed works. Otherwise, the final grade will be Not Presented (NP).

Test Rules

The assignments proposed during the course as part of the evaluation are mandatory. If one or more assignments are not presented the final mark will be: Not Presented (NP).

Office Hours

Every day from 14:30 to 15:30 in the office 121 of module C1.

Bibliography

Basic

Complementary